DET
Detroit
United States
6,047 km
3,758 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
6,047 km
3,758 mi / 3,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Detroit
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DET LIS
Airport Name Coleman A Young Municipal Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code DET LIS
ICAO Code KDET LPPT
City Detroit Lisbon
Country United States Portugal
Timezone America/Detroit Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 626 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 42.410000, -83.010000 38.780000, -9.140000

Detroit (DET) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 6,047 kilometers (3,758 miles / 3,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:15 in Detroit, it's 00:15 in Lisbon. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Detroit (DET) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) and Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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